1939-03-24 — Page 19

OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE

Anti-Nazi Bloc

Hopes Of

Conference Improve

London, Mar, 23.

HITLER IN MEMEL

Tremendous 'Welcome: Speech To Populace

Memel, Mar. 23. Herr. Hiller landed from the crul ser Deutschland shortly after 9.30 Ja, C.M.T., and drove to Theatre Square where German troops were drawn up and a crowd waited. All offices and shops were closed.

The German troops from East Prussia reached Memel elty shortly after 7 a.m., the sun shining, though now and ice covered the streets. The prospects of a very early con- Many people had flocked into town ference of the anti-aggression Powers from the country and large crowds improved late last night, according cheered heartily.

cruisers, destroyers, German lo political circles, as a result of the discussions between Mr. Chamber-minesweepers and submarines or- tain and Viscount Haifax, and M. rived in Memel ahead of the Deu!- Bonnet and M.

Corbin,schland.-Reuter. Charles French Ambassador to Grent

tain.

Brl-

Hearty Welcome

Berlin, Mar. 23.

German at 5.m.

It is now considered likely that the Punctually British plan for an immediate anti- aggression declaration will be super-troops started to march into Memei-

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Italy

Labour Problem In Japan

Tokyo, Mar, 23. Mr. Hiroshi Shimomura, of the Kenkyukal, pointed out in ho House of Feern Uils morning that when the China Incident has been concluded, able-bodied men 'would return to farming villages and cause a surplus of labour in the country.

10

Advising that the excessive Jabour should be exported 10 the Continent, especially Manchukuo, be asked the Gov- ernment as to a policy of co- ordinating agricultural do. velopments between Japan,

•Manchukuo and China.'

Agriculturo and Forestry Minister Sakurauchil admitted the inevitability of an eventual Kurplus of labour, and wald that adequate measures would be. taken to immigrate agricultural labour to Manchuria and North China-Domel.

Britain

seded by consultations either inland from East Prussia.

The Memel Nari Storm Trooper The Lebruns?

and hundreds of civilans greeted the incoming troops. As they moved ah through Memel territory, every vil lage hotsted swazika flags and hun- dreds came out of their homes to

London or Paris, possibly as early as this week-enti, niong the lines proposed originally vin Rusla.

There are no reliable indications as to who will attend the conference, but political circles believe the con-watch-Reuter. ference will possibly be extended be yond Britain, France, Russia, Poland, Turkey, Greece, sultant in, Yugo- Slavia and Rumania. An invitation may also be rent to the Scandinavian and Baltic countries

The object would be to build up pared to stand together for the mantenance of peace-United Press. Hint to Germany

A

Her's Address

Memel, Mar. 23. Addressing the Memellanders, Herr Hitler said he was pleased to receive them back to the Reich.

"I lead you back to the Father- which has not forgotten you. You were abandoned by weak Germany to a Germany and you returned

Busy Time In London

London, Mar. 22.

IMPORTANT SPEECH

BY KING

Victor Emanuel Makes Friendly Gosture

Romo, Mar. 23.

The King in a speech Inaugurating the new Chamber of Fascistis and corporations this morning revealed that the Government in

noto to

he French Government on Decem- ber 17 lald down tho points of difference

crence dividing the countries at that

moment.

Referring to Britain, the King sald

that it has been possible to come to

March 24, 1939.

French Loan Issue

Tokyo, Mar. 23, Viscount Kiko Okochi, Rug- gested in the House, of Peers yesterday that the Government should take adequate meastires for an anicablo" settlement of tho French-Japanese dispute over the payment of Interest on the French loan issued by the Tokyo Municipality.

The Finance Minister, Mr. Ishiwata said that the issue wan whether the interest should be paid in cold frano or paper franc. The Tokyo Municipality war proposing to pay it in paper, while the. French antkäriiles were requesting to have it paid in gold-Domei,

an agreement re-creating the situation North China which the Geneva measures (sane- tions) largely

compromised. He also mentioned the necessity of con- tinuing and amplifying the armed forces of Italy.

The King pald D tribute to his Government for its efforts towards organising the economic life of Italy, and stated that particularly friendly relations have been established with Albania, Kungary, Yugo-Slavin, Poland and Switzerland-Reuter Special.

Desire for Fearo

TSINGTAO

HARBOUR RE-OPENED

Tɛingtao. 23.

The Japanese Consul-General Mr. Denjira Katoh, oMelally announced this morning that the great harbour at Taingtuo is being opened to Third Power shipping on and after March, 25-Reuter,

Third Powers' Reaction

Shanghal, Mar. 23.

The Japanese authorities indicated to foreign shipping, but the date is. Indefinite and contingent on military necessity,

Rome, Mar. 23. In his speech the King said: "To develop the resources of our Empire, Italy, although not lulling herself in Both Houses of Parliament greeted the illusion of perpetual peace, de- the President of the French Republle sires that peace should inst na long and Madame Lebrun at an impresas possible. With this nim-lot of sive ceremony in Westminister Hall.

ed forces must be oriented. Much an impressive list of Powers pre- and which you did not forget and After a formal reception the distin-Peace for us and for all-our arm-to-day the reopening of the Yangtse

Kuished visitors look their seats on has been done, but much more must chairs at the top of the first flight be done, because our armaments re- of steps facing the members of the

garding both quantity and quality Lorda arkl Commons

with their both in the air and sea should not Meanwhile they announce the re- ladies seated to the left and right of be inferior to others. As for men opening of the port of Tsingtao. them in the body of the hall.

The Prime Minister and other Italy has no preoccupation, and as Neutral circles point out, however, has not be opened Cabinet Ministers occupled the front for their morale she can be proud that Tsingtao

of therri,

until after Pelping's currency regula- The exceptional expenses sustain-tons of March 10 were effective, ed by the war in Spain and the

Some believe that the Yangise will was in Africa have imposed extra- ordinary, efforts on the State's An- be closed until the North China ances. This exceptional finance is economic restrictions are extended to China. It is pointed out in relation to an equally exceptional Central

of ports and of our history and that of that the re-opening period Europe.

rivers are of minor significance so "I have greatly appreciated the long as the new economic restrictions

and at are enforced, efforts of my Government

Semi-official Japanese sources say economic organisations which have accomplished nad are accomplishing that the third Powers' interpretation the maximum possibilities of the re-opening of Tsinging as an Before returning to luckingham of economie Independence condl-empty gesture, would probably re- Palace visit was paid to the Un-tlan which is a sine qua non of this Bult in no further gestures. known Warrior's grave in West-polley-United Press minialer Abbey, where the President laid a wreath.

The

Warsaw, Mar. 23. What is Interpreted here as

that Poland will hint to Germany consider extension of German in- fluence in Lithuania beyond Memel na conflicting with Polish Interests, is contained in a statement by official Poland quarters emphasizing that considers the Boltle region to be a region where her direct interests are Concerned.-Reuter,

which is strong and ready to make its own destiny. Even if it is not liked by the rest of the world, this 000 people. new Germany Includes uver 80,000,-

"Our unity will never break as- no other Power aball under and break it. Twenty years of sorrow and distress will be lessened. We know what we may expect from others. We do not want to harm anyone, but we will not tolerate any harm done to us. Now we have sub- stantially reached the end of repura- Trenty with Slovakia

tons. I greet you an old German racinl members and the youngest Berlin, Mar, 23. The treaty between the Reich eliizens of the Great German Reich." Iler spoke for eight minutes.-- Government and the Slovak Govern- ment, it is understood, was signed Reuter. at 12.40 p.m. at the Foreign Ofee

Port Arrangements German Berlin. The

Memel, Mar. 22. In

Foreign Minister, Herr von Ribbentrop, A new "Momel Port Company" to signed for Germany. while, lie will be founded to manage and

the freeport awarded Slovak Premier, Dr. Tiso, and the supervise Foreign Minister,

signed for Slovakia,

row of sents, After the playing of", the Marseillaise the Lord Chancellor and the Speaker of the Ilouse of Commons read an address of wel- come from both Houses and the President replied.

the

The ceremony ended with playing of the Marseillaise and the National Anthem.

Before leaving the President ond Madame Lebrun visited the Cham- bers of both Houses and were enter- tained by the House of Lords in the Royal Gallery.

President

Madame

and Lebrun will visit No. 10 Downing Street this evening to pay an in- formal call on Mrs. Chamberlain. Reuter Bulletin,

lo reach

M. Durennsky, Lihuania, All Lithuanian property

saying in the Memel port which has bec

will be The contents of the treaty will be transferred to the Reich published to-night-Trans-Ocean, placed in the hands of the new com- An agreement will provide that the German port administration will lease for a period of 90 years the use of water and land facilities

Worry Over Delay

London, Mar. 23.

צויהון

Mr. Neville Chamberlain la ex- pected to make a short statement in to the new company, which in re- the Commons this afternoon indicat- turn la obliged to place port facill- Ing the negotiations for promotionles at the disposal of general traffic of the unti-aggression frunt still pro- for all requirements.

Port duties will be collected by the ceeding, but it is doubtful whether

will be he will give much pesive informa-new company, which also

Krunted far-reaching allowances in taxation matters.

tion.

free-zones.

relain

It is known that members of all

The free-zones are still to be de- Parties view with concern the passoned and customs control will be age of time-since-Czecho-Slovakia established at the frontiers-of-the

which has failed to was annexed

Germany will produce any concrete signs of a de-

sovereign rights over all leased terri- finite stand being taken, also the im-

tory and free-zones. patient delay while diplomats

The questions arising in connec- arguing whether to Issue a declaration with the Lithuanian ships. re- tion and then hold a conference or

gistered at Memel will be regulated vice versa.

between the two authorities.- Trans-Ocean.

arc

At present the indications are that the Government will not grant per- mission for a debate, on foreign affairs at least until Monday.

A

deputation of Labour trade

Treaty With Lithuania

Berlin, Mar. 23, The treaty reuniting the Memel union leaders will visit Mr. Cham-district with the Reich was signed bere at midnight by Herr von berlain at Downing Street this morn- ing and urge him to make no re- Ribbentrop and M. Urbsls, Foreign

on the issue servations

of giving Minister of Lithuania. support to those countries which are prepared to make a stand against nggression-United Press.

Terms of Agreement

London, Mar. 23. The Daily Telegraph diplomatic writer states, "Mr. Chamberinin and M. Bonnet are understood to have exchanged written

memorandum

A communique states that the two countries undertake never to resort to fores against each other, nor support the use of force by a third party against one of the two part- ners-Reuter,

Lithuanians Arrested

Kaunas, Mar. 22.

A number of Lithuanians are re- placing on record the verbal agree-ported to have been arrested by the

to Nazls In Memel-Reuter. ment which they are believed have reached at the end of January.

Paris Nervous

Visit to Tomb

London, Mar. 23. President and Madame Lebrun drove to St. George's Chapel to visit the new tomb of King George V and At 5 p.r. they attended a reception departed for London at 3.30 p.m. at the National Gallery by the United Association of France and Britain.

United Press.

Dines At Foreign Office

London, Mar. 23. Before leaving the Royal borough of Windsor, President Lebrun recelv- ed on address from the Mayor.

A reception will be given by the United Associations to President and Madame Lebrun who are dining at the Foreign Omce to-night- British Wireless,

Philippines

Consular Disagreement Hinted

asked Mr. †

No Peace Yet

Rome, Mar. 23. The King concluded his speech by

bad that Europe

not yet found peace. This had been proved by the collapse of certain artificin! and

political

structures erected after the world war.

They were living in dimeult times which shaped the character of the

be no doubt about the future of the peoples, he said, hence there could Italian peoples, Italy has been steel- led in war and, thanks to its national volidarity, will accomplish the taska set before It.-Trans-Ocean.

PARIS REACTION

It is understood that two godown- lesa berths for general cargo and one berth for petroleum cargo will be allocated as commencement in Tsingtao.-United Press,

Japanese Consul's Statement

Shanghai, Mar, 23. The hope that third Powera will realise how Japan respects their peaceful trading and will therefore of co-operate in the establishment

the Japanese pressed by

Consul- the new order in East Asia was ex- General at Tsingtao in a statement the re-opening of the announcing outer harbour to foreign shipping from March 25.

Replying to questions at a press conference here, a Japanese spoices- Paris, Mar. 23, man assured a foreign correspondent Authoritative_circles are some that the same principle would apply what puzzled by King Victor Em-to the Yangtse which would be re- manuel's speech. It is pointed out opened to foreign shipping when that the Italian note of December 17military

necessity permitted.- Reuter. did not contain precise demands.

A message from Rome states thut f

the King's reference to the note to The China War

France concerns repudiation by Italy

of

the 1935 Franco-Italian Treaty.

News of the repudiation became known in Paris on December 22. An impression prevails In Italian political circles that some effort by Britain and France to show that bygenes must be bygones is of para- mount urgency.

The friendliness reference to Bri- tain, and the absence of feeling of bitterness with regard to France is felt significant.

Router.

Resistance To Invasion Still Strong

Washington, Mar. 23.

Manila, Mar. 23. The possibility of a disagreement The sobriety of the reference to

It is learned that confidential re- between the United States High the Rome-Berlin axis is nao maris- ports from the interior of China has Commissioner, Mr. Paul McNutt, and ed.

caused the impression in diplomutle the German Consul-General, Herr "The King's reticence cannot fall circles that Chinese unity is increas G. Sakowsky, is forseen pending to arouse notice in Berlin and else ing clarification

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek of the status of the where," remarked an Italian listener. will probably be able to prolong the Czech Consulate.

warfare indefinitely, said the reports, .Herr Saicowsky yesterday told the Press that he had not

which indicated at, barring un- abroad, McNutt to recognise him on Czech told the Press: "The German Consul predictable developments "This was, in effect, that France

Consul but that he would "act for the has apparently forgotten that re- China's chances of prolonging or- Paris, Mar. 23. would give unreserved support to

Czecht-Slovak Government la ac- cognition of even his status as Cou-ganised struggle had not deteriorated Britain if the latter regarded Ger- The press generally sees a thrent cordance with instructions from Ber- sul for Germany depends on the recently and that sufficient supplies man attack on the Low Countries.to Poland in the German occupation lin," despite the United States non- United States Government."

were still arriving including consider- as a threat to of Memel. Including Holland,

of recognition of the absorption

It is not known whether any omable supplies from Russia. It is Le Petit Journal urges in order to Bohemia and Moravia. Britain. On the other hand Britain vold the

cial correspondence bas been ex-believed that Use Eighth Route Army encirclement of Poinnd

Possibly undertook similar pledges towards

Herr changed with regard to this situation. is offering great resistance. France in respect of German attacks that Paris and London should pro-Sakowsky's remarks, Mr. McNutt -United Preszs.

The reports confirmed that there was wider support from the people on Switzerland or other areas of

of South China' for the Central vital interest, to France."-United

Government than seemed Uikely following the fall of Conton.

Reports that the Japanese are reinforcing the Russian border garri- sen hus not excited porticular in- terest in view of past "search"---- United Press,

Presi

HUNGARY INVADES SLOVAKIA

mote the re-grouping around War- saw of all the Baltic States threaten- ed by Germany.

Humanite states that the Indepen- dence of Poland and Rumania can be saved, but only by a collective effort by the countries" threatened by the Hitler push, and collaboration theso countries with the democratic Powers-Reuter,

of

to

In response

10

Peiping Government And Economic Control

Felplar, Mar. 23.

The agenda of the Provisional Government's economic mission to Japan, which is leaving to-morrow, reveals that the mission is practically laviting the Japaneso Government to take control of all economic affairs in China.

Brilsin Attseked

Berlin, Mar. 23. The Jubilation of the press over

Trade problems, to be discussed) machinery, fertilisers, hats, under- the return of Memel is interspersed

will be

first, Customs duties on wear,- perfumes, and drugs. Vienna, Mar. 23. with attacks on Sir Samuel Hoare Political quarters in Bratislava for his reference in the House of imparted rayon, semi-silk and semi-

The agenda hopes that Japanese woollen manufactures, electrical "ultimatum.

the reported that at 8 aăn. to-day Berlin Commons to an

exports to tline

Hungarian

machinery, locomotives, agricultural traders will handle regular

troops Lithuania,“ Such un últimatum ismachinery, sea products

and fer-lard countries "since the Chinese crossed the frontier into Slovakla flatly denied.

standard for merchants are not accustomed to auch near Sobrance and advanced in the

Fremdenblatt Ullsers; second, the Tho Hamburger direction of Michalovce, occupying writes that the path of victory of hopes the duties, will be made the

assassing Customs rates the agenda business."

Imports of Japanese goods are to several vilinges on the way. Shortly right and order is paved with British some as those in Manchukuo, with be speeded up through enlargement after 10.30 am, Berlin time, other protest, and warns Poland against wool Gaty-free and coal and charcoal of Tangicu Harbour and an increase Slovak frontier villagen wera se following Britain.-Reuter Special. cupied by regular Hungarian troops

paying as small a duty as in Man- the number of vessel's plying be- and Japan, Tile advancing on Michalovce from

chukuo; third, reduction or abolition tween China. Various directions.

no resistance has been

as

So

offered

for

to the Hungarian troops, ut the Slovak Defence Minister an nounced this forericon that Hlinka Guards have been mobilised and that bombing plones will be used against the advancing Hungarian troops. In addition, all Czech troops will in garrison have been ordered to op- pose

Spelling Bee

OW

TOW many of these words are correct and what is wrong with the others?

Iltigeous

quilotine liquidation

disimulate iquity

λυκούλα English Oxford Dictionary spell the advance of Hungarian ings of these words will be found on

παρακά reps,vans-Ocean.-

zame

į

of the import tariff for South China Japanese arg also asked to supply products such as tung all, which are technical supervisors for Chinese

but the

the owned factories and to help Invesiti- not produced in North China, four tariff to be kept high to promote gate new markets.

In North China; and The agenda production

genda omphasises the need fourth, abolition of the Customs gold to industrial co-operation and oaks unit which shall be replaced. by for Japanese technicians and capital Federal Reserve Bank notes,ka help increase the production of cat- The impers of "daily necessities tun, wheat, tobacco, rice and lives- for the masses in North Chine will tock, and open Chinese mines with a're le discussed, the necessities the exception of those already "con liated including will types of trolled. United Press.

CONTINENTAL

The Sturdy Portable

CARLOWITZ 4' Co.

4. Queen's-Rd, Tel. 31225.

SHOWERY

A Raincoat is an essential complement of our climate, but the problem is to find one which combines the style and smartness of a perfectly tailored garment with a guaranteed safeguard against rain.

Mackintosh's have produced a Raincoat which meets their own strict ideas in every respect.

Loose Tifting to give the necessary measure of freedoms, made of the finest Poplin, lined with the same material, and is a scientifically piqofed coat.

$50.50

Less 10% Cash Discount

OTHER QUALITIES

From $21.00

MACKINTOSH'S Ltd.

MEN'S WEAR

SPECIALISTS

the English

call it "LILLY" ·

Have you tried it?

The It's just arrived! favourite aperitif in France,

tho

out nowest craze

East... LILLET has a freshness all its own,

and mixed with gin it

makes A thrilling cocktail.

"LILLET"

Ask us

for

some Recipes

ILLET

UN PLAN DE LA S

À DAN AMENITUS

OF FRANCE

GILMAN'S

Gloucester Arcade.

600,000 People Can't be Wrong

all set

THE CITADEL" was six weeks old

yesterday and

for the seventh week of its run at the Empire.

It is superfluous to wish this phenomenally successful British dlm many happy returns ... It has produced so many happy box- office returns that every record of the theatre has been broken.

.

釉

ERE are a few accurate statistics

Over 600,000 people saw the film in Its first six weeks, That alone is a record

In the history of the house.

There are 3,500 seats at the Empire, and' In ten years no other picture has run there longer than six weeks. Two only have completed the six weeks-"Mutiny on the Bourly" and "A Yunk at Oxford."

Ú

E original "Broadway Melody" held the fort ten years ago for 8 weeks. In those days of wisdom, however, people wont to bed. at a respectable hour, and closing times were earlier. That made a maximum of four shows a day,

So "The Citadel," with six shows dally, has even beaten the record of the old "Broadway, Melody," numerically and finan cially,

•

AND here is a confession. My own educa

tion has been sadly neglected in this respect, I have not yet seen The Citadel.”

But 200,000 people can't be wrong.

A de B

DAILY SKETCH

AT THE

BREAKING ALL RECORDS!

QUEEN'S